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Basil Seeds - SWEET - Popular Herb for Flavoring - MEDICINAL HERB - 50+ Seeds

Basil Seeds - SWEET - Popular Herb for Flavoring - MEDICINAL HERB - 50+ Seeds
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Basil Seeds ♥ SWEET
 Large leaf.
 Use fresh or dried leaves.
 1 1/2 ft./46cm plant.
Fully mature leaves have a sweet milder taste and smell
 SWEET BASIL a popular herb for flavoring 
Leaves should be picked just before flowering - prolong this period by pinching off flowers, 
Use fresh or dried leaves. 
It has the mild flavor of anise with a slight mint aftertaste. 
Popular as a spice for tomato dishes, or blend with vinegar in French dressing, or in poultry stuffing.
 Sweet basil is a tender annual.
85 days maturity


Planting instructions included with purchase


Full sun  

50 seeds in package

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MEDICINAL BENEFITS
 Calming the Stomach- The Italians may be on to something with adding Basil to everything. It is thought to have a calming effect on the stomach and 1/2 teaspoon of dried or fresh Basil Leaf in water can often help sooth indigestion and alleviate feelings of fullness.
Coughing and Colds- I’ve heard several Amish in our area suggest using Basil leaf to help alleviate coughing and colds. They chew fresh leaves to calm coughing or make a calming tea of dried basil to help sooth illness.
Facial Steam for Headache: A facial steam with dried basil leaf can help alleviate a headache. Add a tablespoon of dried basil leaf to 2 cups of boiling water in a large pot. Carefully lean over the pot, cover head with a towel and breathe in the steam for 5-10 minutes until headache starts to subside. Bonus, you get to smell like an Italian restaurant for the rest of the day!
Antibiotic properties: According to Mountain Rose Herbs: “European scientists are investigating the use of basil oil as treatment for antibiotic resistant infections with Staphylococcus,
Stings and Bites: If you are working outside and get bitten or stung by an insect and don’t have any Plantain growing nearby, chewing up a basil leaf and applying to the bite will help relieve the pain and draw out the venom.
Ear Infections: According to Mountain Rose Herbs: “The essential oil is antibacterial, and drops of basil oil may relieve ear infections.”
Blood sugar: There is some evidence that Basil can help level out blood sugar if consumed regularly and drank as a juice or tea.
Stress Reduction: One herbalist I know suggests adding 2 cups of strong Basil Leaf tea to a warm bath to help reduce stress and facilitate relaxation.




 






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